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1893/02/09
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to John G. Bourke
"I hate to bring in any question of race origin into our politics, and I want to see us all act simply and purely as Americans."
GLC08001
06 March 1782
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
To: Jean B. Gouvion
Lafayette informs Lt. Col. Gouvion that, despite his success, he will not be promoted within the French Army. [In French]
GLC08016.02
27 November 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Assignment of land to Samuel Ogden]
Noted as a copy of the original. A legal agreement made by Henry Knox assigning property to Samuel Ogden and his heirs. The property includes all houses, land, and any other real estate associated with the said assignment. Docket notes 10,670...
GLC02437.06259
22 January 1795
to unknown
Possibly a draft of a recommendation for a gentleman named John Hills. Discusses the survey and leveling work John Hills provided for him for the last four summers. Also mentions lands in Massachusetts, the Waldo patent lands, and canals.
GLC02437.06318
1795
[Administration of the Flucker Estate]
Discusses the distribution of the Flucker estate by Henry Knox. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.06587
16 August 1794
Pintard, John M., ?-1811
[Invoice]
Invoice for a pipe and Madeira wine shipped by John Marsden Pintard for Henry Knox.
GLC02437.08678
6 October 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
[Bill of lading for the schooner Paulina]
Partially printed. Attests that Henry Jackson is shipping two trunks, five boxes, a keg and some cheese from Boston to Philadelphia. The goods are to be picked up in Philadelphia by Knox or his assigns.
GLC02437.08682
12 December 1794
[Receipt]
Note of receipt from Henry Knox for $200 of rent. Signed by a John [Laurance ?].
GLC02437.08684
circa 14 May 1795
[Notes]
Notes regarding various business, listed by date. Includes a drawing of a pointing hand on the first page.
GLC02437.08685
22 August 1794
[Agreement with the 20 Associates]
Agreement between Knox and "the twenty associates" represented by Charles Barrett regarding lands in the Waldo patent. Establishes the boundaries of the lands owned by the associates, and lists other rules reragding this property. The twenty...
GLC02437.09253
13 October 1794
Burkmar, Thomas, fl. 1771-1803
to Henry Knox
Discusses Knox's division of the Ducktrap plantation and "beg[s] leave to acquiant [sic] you that we the said Subscribers would wish to have the said division incoporated into a Town and we would further respecfully intimate to you that it is the...
GLC02437.10313
1794
[Indenture with Samuel Ogden]
Indenture in which Samuel Ogden will hold a certain amount of land in trust from Knox and his wife, Lucy Knox.
GLC02437.10316
[Plan of house]
Includes lists and plans for the house in addition to a penciled floor plan.
GLC02437.10319
circa 19 June 1795
[Account]
List of transactions between Henry Knox and Joseph Peirce by date from 29 September 1794 to 19 June 1795.
GLC02437.10395
19 January 1795
Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
Lists transactions between Henry Knox and John Hills by date from 10 July 1794 to 6 January 1795.
GLC02437.10396
24 November 1794
[List]
An account of Henry Knox's with Henry Jackson. Appears to be a list of persons names Jackson paid on Knox's behalf from 14 September 1794 to 10 November 1794.
GLC02437.10621
1858/01/20
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
to George M. Dallas
Buchana's Presidency and politics: " Does it not sound oddly enough to hear ... Douglas ... Question whether he is indeed in or out of the Democratic party? These early open divisions certainly do not argur well."
GLC07990
1863/11/29
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
To: Ambrose Burnside
Praising Burnside and offering support in defense of Knoxville: "Do not be forced into a surrender by short rations. Take all the citizens have to enable you to hold out a few days longer. As soon as you are relieved from the presence of the enemy...
GLC07994
1859/03/12
To: Jesse R. Grant
Embarking on a new career, concerns about Julia traveling into free states with a slave.
GLC07997
1768/05/14
Whiting, Nathan, fl. 1768
To: Sir William Johnson
Criticizing General Lyman's account of Johnson's 1755 campaign against Crown Point: "I was not so surprised to see the rest of us stripped as I was to see you."
GLC08014.02
1759/10/09
Appy, D.J., fl. 1759
To: Col. John Bradstreet
Military situation at Crown Point: "The brig and sloop are expected here this day, if they arrive our navy and part of the army proceed down the lake to...endeavor to burn and sink and destroy enemys vessels, and attempt what further may be done."
GLC08014.03
1746/12/22
Nicholls, Richard, 1624-1672
To: Caldwallader Colden.
Relaying information from Governor George Clarke during King George's War: "He says it was expected at home that Crown Point would be reduced by our troops, so that way be open to Montreal when the fleet and forces come over."
GLC08014.04
1763/01/16
Whitney, Joshua, fl. 1763
Bill of Expenses
Bill of expenses providing for soldiers who became ill on march to Crown Point charged to Massachusetts Bay Colony.
GLC08014.05
1759/10/25
Williams, John, fl. 1749-1759
Detailed supply list of Colonel Fitch's Connecticut Regiment while at Ticonderoga
GLC08014.06
1759/10/04
Barnard, Salah, fl. 1759
Receipt for payment of Moses Scott, a soldier in Barnard's Company.
Receipt for payment of Moses Scott, a soldier in Barnard's Company including cheese, sugar, and chocolate with a total of 16 shillings.
GLC08014.07
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